Wisconsin's Strange ALIEN ENCOUNTER from 1966
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Summary
Joe Simmonton, a 60-year-old chicken farmer from Eagle River, Wisconsin, had a UAP encounter on April 18, 1961, while having breakfast. At 11:00 a.m., he heard a strange sound and went outside to see a disc-shaped craft hovering above the ground. The craft was silver and about 30 feet wide. Three humanoid beings, described as dark-skinned and wearing uniforms, were inside. They gestured for water, and Joe filled a jug for them. The beings gave him pancakes that tasted like cardboard. After the craft left quickly, Joe faced skepticism and media attention, which affected him negatively. He later reported more visits from the aliens but kept those experiences private due to the initial backlash.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The Eagle River incident involving Joe Simmonton remains one of the most perplexing UFO encounters in history. Simmonton reported a close encounter with a disc-shaped craft and its occupants, leading to an analysis of pancakes that revealed an absence of salt. Despite skepticism from authorities, the case continues to intrigue researchers and enthusiasts alike.
The pancakes given to Joe Simmonton contained no traces of salt, raising questions about the authenticity of his encounter.
Joe Simmonton
“I haven't been able to work for 3 weeks. I'm going to have to start making some money.”
Frank Carter
“I prefer Italians.”
J. Alan Heinneck
Savina Borggo
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Joe Simmonton
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.